It should be clear from Paul’s own history, however, that living quietly did not mean the church should tone down its proclamation of the gospel. On the contrary, Paul consistently encouraged boldness in this regard.

- without context and compassion

without context and compassion

live quietly

no say no problem - this is how we live - to unbelievers and believers - however not necessarily the right way.

시편 133:1 ESV

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!

to dwell together - we learned about this word - it is more than just being together. It means really living together in intimacy.

We know from the Bible that we are called to be loud and make noise not only to believer but especially to unbelievers

We are to forgive but not to ignore - and

again, God calls us to get involved in other peoples’ lives and to preach the Gospel, so what does that mean?

If we misunderstand these two points, we come to these two conclusions

without context and compassion

self-justified Christian

explain how that happens - getting self-absorbed and indifferent to other people

We are called to of course not to judge, that is most likely the case here to call people out in loving others and to know that God has everything under control

instead of going to one extreme of judging and shaming people - to call people to basically chill and to let them not think that is their business in terms of that they need to be the judge!

The next points could be also confusing but I will summed this up in the end

work

work still matters - giving up work for the sake of Christ?

still life is going on and not follow wrong beliefs to give up this world.

be independent

do not put harm or burden upon others.

What do those things imply and refer to brotherly love?

active and passive brotherly love

not only about the things that we do to other but actually helping them by doing things ourselves - we have to think further than just the active outwards things in loving others but even the passive things

common manners

courtesy

respect

compassion

Why?

for the sake of outsiders and to relief insiders - that all can benefit from it.

The Coming of the Lord

What is the reason for all of this commandment again?

The reason for these commandments are again so that they are informed and knowledgeable in the fact that Jesus comes back!

So that when Jesus comes down we will be caught doing the things and acts of love and compassion! - 4:17

So that when Jesus comes down we will be caught doing the things and acts of love and compassion! - 4:17

“therefore” shows us and Paul again tells us that we should encourage each other with these words. - 4:18

“therefore” shows us and Paul again tells us that we should encourage each other with these words. - 4:18

It is again to live in the face of the Lord knowing that in the end we will be judged.

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Conclusion

There are are more things to be done - the graduation, retreat, etc. are not the ultimate ends but rather means of us becoming sanctified through Christ more and more every day.

Do more to grow in Christ - there is always more to do.

Do not be discouraged knowing that this growing process will never end but rejoice for there is more space to grow!

In the end, it is because of Christ who enabled us to be actually able to be sanctified that we do this.

Also as the bride of Christ, knowing that He will be coming back, we should do all things to be ready and to look good for Him when we meet face to face.